O'Brien set to return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener but McFadden is ruled out for a lengthy period

O'Brien set to return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener but McFadden is ruled out for a lengthy period

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LEINSTER back-row Sean O'Brien is in line for a return to action this week ahead of the Champions Cup opener against Castres at the RDS this Saturday but utility back Fergus McFadden has been ruled for a considerable period.

LEINSTER back-row Sean O'Brien is in line for a return to action this week ahead of the Champions Cup opener against Castres at the RDS this Saturday but utility back Fergus McFadden has been ruled for a considerable period.

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O'Brien set to return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener but McFadden is ruled out for a lengthy period

Independent.ie

LEINSTER back-row Sean O'Brien is in line for a return to action this week ahead of the Champions Cup opener against Castres at the RDS this Saturday but utility back Fergus McFadden has been ruled for a considerable period.

After last season's European flop, Leo Cullen's men were boosted by a weekend Derby success against Munster at the Aviva and the return of one of their most potent players would be welcomed against the French bruisers.